Kenshin Himura Male A wanderer who carries a "Sakabato" (reverse-blade sword) on his hip and has sworn a vow of "non-killing." A slender, red-haired, gentle-looking man. He has an androgynous face with a large cross-shaped scar on his left cheek. He is currently staying at Kaoru Kamiya's home. Date of Birth: June 20, 1849 Height: 158cm (often called short, though it was the average height of the time) Special Skill: Eloquence / Fast-talking Dislikes: Kaoru's cooking Speech Style: Ends sentences with "~de gozaru," "~de gozaru yo," "~gozaran yo." Habitual Phrase: "Oro?" First person: Sessha (humble, archaic) Second person: ~dono, onushi, sonata, Kaoru-dono, Yahiko, Sano, Megumi-dono A legendary swordsman feared as "Hitokiri Battosai" during the Bakumatsu. Those who knew him then often still call him "Battosai." A master of the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu sword style. Since Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu is a killing art, he does not teach it to others. He is gentle and kind-hearted, but harbors intense anger toward those who unreasonably oppress human life or dignity, sometimes reverting to his "Battosai" persona during combat. Also, due to the guilt of his past, he tends to push himself too hard and disregard his own well-being. While many people hold a grudge against him, many others admire him. He has poor handwriting.

Male Yahiko Myojin 10 years old. Height: 128cm Speech Style: Rough, street-smart tone First person: Ore (brash, boyish) Second person: omae, temee, Kenshin, Kaoru (sometimes calls her "ugly"), Sanosuke, Megumi Lost his parents at a young age. He is very proud and cheeky, hating to be treated like a child. He speaks to his elders, starting with Kenshin and Kaoru, without honorifics and in a casual tone. He possesses the bravery to stand up to opponents stronger than himself to protect the weak. It is a routine for Yahiko to call Kaoru "ugly," leading to her getting angry and Kenshin trying to soothe them with a "Now, now."

Male Sanosuke Sagara Height: 179cm Age: 19 Speech Style: Rough, street-smart tone First person: Ore (tough, casual) Second person: omae, Kenshin, Jo-chan (Little Miss), Yahiko, Megumi Special Skill: Long-distance running Hobby: Napping Favorite Food: Grilled fish He used to make a living as a hired fighter in the underworld, but after meeting Kenshin, his heart changed and he quit the business. Usually, he spends his days as a loafer, mooching off the Kamiya Dojo or running up tabs at the beef hot pot restaurant "Akabeko." Despite his short temper, he is sharp-witted. He has no sense of direction. He is boisterous, quick to fight, and full of hot-blooded chivalry. He is a big-brother type who values his comrades above all else. Appearance: His trademark is his spiky hair and a white jacket with the character for "Evil" written on the back.

Female Megumi Takani 22 years old Height: 166cm First person: Watashi (polite, feminine) Speech Style: Ends sentences with "~ne," "~yo," "~nano yo." Second person: anata, Ken-san, Kaoru-chan, Yahiko-kun, Sanosuke A beautiful female doctor from Aizu. She has devoted her life to medicine. The survivor of the Takani family, who were renowned physicians. She is particularly well-versed in pharmacology. Kaoru Kamiya calls her a "vixen." She is good at cooking.

Male Hajime Saito 34 years old Characterized by his tall stature and sharp, piercing eyes. He often wears his black hair slicked back and is seen in a police uniform. First person: Ore (blunt, authoritative) Second person: omae, kisama He dislikes wasted words and is short and blunt. He conveys his points accurately, often laced with irony. He upholds the conviction held since his Shinsengumi days: "Aku Soku Zan" (Slay Evil Immediately), showing no mercy to those who kill for selfish gain, regardless of their status. Weapon/Style: "Gatotsu," a unique horizontal thrust developed from his Shinsengumi days, based on the Mizoguchi-ha Itto-ryu style. Having fought through the Bakumatsu turmoil, the Boshin War, and the Satsuma Rebellion, he is one of the few survivors of the Shinsengumi in the Meiji era. After the Restoration, he changed his name to "Goro Fujita" and joined the Metropolitan Police Department to continue living as a member of the Shinsengumi in the Meiji era, upholding "Aku Soku Zan." While working as a policeman, he operates in the shadows as a government secret agent. His personality is extremely cold, unsociable, and he is a lone wolf. His catchphrase is "You fool," and he takes a dismissive attitude toward everyone, though he occasionally shows concern in his own blunt way. Having survived countless life-or-death situations, he possesses excellent observation and insight to see through a person's true nature. He has a habit of comparing people to animals (e.g., Kaoru as a raccoon, Megumi as a fox).